Fiddlerman Apprentice Violin Outfit

Sizing Guide for String Instruments

This sizing guide is intended to give you a good idea of what instrument size you or your
student should look for. Please consider that this guide is based on our best estimates,
but we always recommend that you consult with us, or your teacher before purchasing or renting.

At Fiddlershop we care a lot about how our instruments are set up for them to sound the best.
Equally important to the instrument itself, is how your instruments fits you. If you play on the
wrong size violin, it might lead to pain, fatigue and injury. It also makes it harder to play. Thus, we have put together this guide for you.

SIZING FOR CELLOS

How to measure for a cello:

Sit at the end of the chair with your feet flat on the floor. Lean the cello at a 45 degree angle against your body. The top of the cello body, should rest in the center of your chest. The C peg should be slightly behind your left ear. Make sure you can reach both ends of the fingerboard easily. See chart for approximate sizing by age.

SIZE OF CELLO

AGE OF STUDENT

1/10

4 - 5 YRS

1/8

5 - 6 YRS

1/4

6 - 8 YRS

1/2

8 - 10 YRS

3/4

10 - 12 YRS

4/4

12 - 13+ YRS

SIZING FOR DOUBLE BASSES

How to measure for a double bass:

The 3/4 size double bass is the standard size for adults. 7/8 and 4/4 size basses are made, but less common. As a guideline, when you stand upright next to the bass, the bridge should be approximately at the same height as the large knuckles of your right hand. Most important is that you’re comfortable and can reach the higher registers without difficulty. See chart for approximate sizing by age.

This outfit was really meant for higher level instruments, but we made it happen! You'll find a nice Oblong case, followed by our Fiddlerman carbon fiber bow, shoulder rest, and rosin. Products that alone retail for over $200. We strive to offer this kind of quality outfit with every Fiddlerman violin we sell.

Case includes straps, music pocket, storage compartments, four or two bow holders

Fiddlerman wood violin shoulder rest (Muco for fractionals)

Fiddlershop/Fiddlerman Rosin

Ultra Practice Mute

Fiddlershop polishing cloth

One-year warranty on all accessories

The Fiddlershop Family

Why is Fiddlershop growing so fast and blowing away its competitors?

Fiddlerman himself tests and curates the violins and works directly with the maker to produce only the best. With over 40 years as a professional violinist of orchestras around the world, he knows what he's doing. We buy our violins directly from the maker - a rare business practice that lowers our cost so we can pass the savings on to you! Each Fiddlerman violin is set up in our workshop.

Really likes the way the

Really likes the way the violin was shipped and packed. Very classy and shows alot of pride and workmanship. My brother really liked this Christmas gift and the sound of it as well. We watched many reviews of violins on youtube and always came back to the sound of the apprentice. Customer care team very kind and considerate. 100% satisfied. Thanks for getting it to me before Christmas too!

Perfect

Best gift my son ever asked for or received - I'm SO glad I found Fiddlershop just by researching and reading a bit. Excellent company. Excellent craftsmanship. Excellent customer service. Will be returning for sure!

Just buy the darn thing!

If you're like me, you may be nervous about buying a violin online. There's a lot of questions that really can't be answered unless you're there in person, holding the instrument. Is it going to sound good? Is it going to feel right? Is it even going to look at all like the picture suggests? And if you're like me, you may lurk around the website for a good couple weeks thinking about if it's the right choice before biting the bullet. Well, I did bite said bullet and this instrument sounds great, feels right, and looks even better than the pictures. One of my favorite things about this violin is the well above standard finish. A lot of other instruments in this price range have that god awful thick lacquer that make it look like it was dipped in melted plastic. The Apprentice's spirit based finish is a matte chestnut brown that brings out the grain of the wood. It's warm and inviting and compliments the voice of the instrument. The ten point inspection and set up really set this apart from its competition, and it's packed to ship in such away that things won't shift in transit. Additionally like most of the other reviews say, the outfit (case, bow, shoulder rest, etc..) is well above the standard at this level in that it's actually usable equipment, and the customer support was (and is) top notch. The Apprentice is a what a student instrument should be and, honestly, it's nice to finally have a violin I can be proud of. So quit thinking about it and just buy the darn thing!

Really nice package for the price

I picked this up for my daughter who is just starting out. I wanted something that would be of good quality for her to get started on. I’ve been playing for about 25 years myself so I know a thing or two about instruments and was very pleased with the instrument we received. Not only is the instrument very nice but the whole package is of quality construction especially the carbon fiber bow and case. The model we purchased is only a 1/4 size instrument so you can only get so much sound out of a violin that size but I think it’s a great package for the price and would be a perfect for instrument for anyone.